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Walgh Family History

Walgh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Waugh, Walsh, Walch, Walth, Wang, Wall, Balch, Haugh, Warth, Wale

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Where is the Walgh family from?

You can see how Walgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walgh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Walgh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Walgh families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Walgh's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Walgh families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Walgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walgh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Walgh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Walgh. For the veterans among your Walgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walgh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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